A Forest statement on Tuesday morning read: "The club can confirm Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone urgent surgery following an abdominal injury sustained during Sunday's match against Leicester City. "Everyone at Nottingham Forest sends their best wishes to Taiwo. The club will provide further updates when appropriate."

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi underwent surgery for an abdominal injury on Monday after he clattered into a post during their 2-2 Premier League draw with Leicester City a day earlier, British media reports said.

The Nigerian international sustained the injury late in the 2-2 draw at the City Ground, after colliding with the post.